SH&E Specialist I

Ecolab; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private medical care

Life insurance

Stock purchase plan

Lunch subsidy

Sport cards

Relocation assistance

Family events

Job summary

Ecolab in Kraków seeks an Occupational Health & Safety Specialist to act as the local expert within the Global Business Services organization. You will ensure compliance with Polish SH&E regulations, support risk assessments, and drive a strong safety culture across Central & Eastern Europe.

The role offers a hybrid work model (about 60% in the office and 40% from home), competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to collaborate with regional SH&E teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Fluent Polish and English are required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a matrix and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Occupational Health & Safety Professional for Ecolab's Kraków GBS in accordance with Polish law.
• Ensure compliance with Polish SH&E regulations and internal Ecolab standards.
• Conduct workplace inspections, identify risks and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate occupational risk assessments and maintain documentation.
• Deliver health and safety training and coordinate regulatory training programs.

Skills

Polish language fluency

English language

Communication

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Organization

Driving licence (Category B)

Job description

At Ecolab, protecting people, the environment, and the communities we serve is a core value. Our Goal Zero culture is built on the belief that all incidents are preventable through proactive risk management, continuous improvement, and strong employee engagement.

We are currently looking for an SH E Specialist to support our growing Global Business Services (GBS) organization in Kraków and contribute to Safety, Health & Environment initiatives across Central & Eastern Europe.

In this role, you will serve as the occupational health and safety subject matter expert for our Kraków office while partnering with regional SH E teams to strengthen compliance, support operational safety programs, and foster a strong safety culture across the organization.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Serve as the Occupational Health & Safety Professional for Ecolab's Kraków Global Business Services organization in accordance with Polish legal requirements.


• Ensure compliance with Polish occupational health and safety regulations and internal Ecolab SH E standards.


• Conduct workplace inspections, identify risks, and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions.


• Coordinate occupational risk assessments and maintain related documentation.


• Develop, update, and maintain required health and safety records, reports, and compliance documentation.


• Partner with occupational physicians, external providers, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders on health and safety matters.


• Support workplace ergonomics programs, annual safety reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Implement and maintain Ecolab's SH E programs, policies, procedures, and performance standards.


• Support safety audits, safety walks, near miss reporting, incident investigations, and root cause analysis activities.


• Monitor SH E performance metrics, maintain accurate reporting, and communicate progress against key objectives.


• Deliver health and safety training, provide guidance to managers and employees, and coordinate mandatory regulatory training programs.


• Drive employee engagement through safety campaigns, awareness initiatives, and activities that strengthen Ecolab's Goal Zero safety culture.


• Contribute to regional SH E projects, compliance activities, customer-related requirements, and selected field safety initiatives across Central & Eastern Europe.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualification to serve as an Occupational Health & Safety Professional under Polish legal requirements.


• 2+ years of experience in occupational health and safety or a related field.


• Good knowledge of Polish occupational health and safety legislation.


• Fluent Polish and communicative English.


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to work independently in a matrix and multicultural environment.


• Strong organizational and planning skills.


• Valid Category B driving licence.

Preferred Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification or equivalent international SH E qualification.


• Fire protection qualification or experience supporting fire safety compliance.


• Experience working within a multinational organization.


• Experience supporting both office-based and operational work environments.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary (Base pay & Variable Plan) and benefits package (private medical care, life insurance, stock purchase, lunch subsidy, sport cards).


• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with hybrid model of work (approx. 60% from the office and 40% from home)


• Matrix Organization: Thrive in our matrix organization, working across Europe with various teams and cultural backgrounds.


• Collaborative Environment: Strong teamwork and diverse interactions.


• Development Opportunities: Personalized plans with rapid progression


• Versatile Career Paths: Professional growth supported by active committee for different career levels.


• Supportive Culture: High employee satisfaction and responsive feedback.


• Learning and Innovation: Continuous learning and technical training incl. subject matter experts’ trainings, soft skills and management trainings and LinkedIn learning.


• Relocation Support: Assistance for international candidates and candidates living outside of Krakow.


• Social events such as family events and charity auctions.


• Comfortable working environment (Library, relaxation area, casual dress code).


• Parking space for cars and bikes.

About Ecolab

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.

Ecolab’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) reflects our longstanding value of working together to integrate diverse perspectives to challenge ourselves, reach our goals and do what’s right.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.